Looking for excellent children's books about first crushes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
A gamer girl navigates friendship and identity after a mysterious text from a classmate.
Holiday plans unravel as friends face unexpected challenges. Can they find their festive spirit?
Two friends face fashion dilemmas and date pressures before the school dance.
A girl's plans unravel, leading her to discover her true place in her community.
Mallory's perfect school year unravels with a crush and a teacher clash.
Can Bria's milkshakes save the farm and help her fit in?
Middle school drama unfolds with secrets, parties, and self-discovery. Can they survive?
Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.
Can Jorge balance friendship expectations with his own desires when dynamics shift?
A secretive bakery, a forbidden kitchen, and a competition that could change everything.
Longer stories about first crushes for developing and independent readers.
Caught between friendship drama and first crushes, Keiko must choose between her heart and her friends.
A young mouse navigates the challenges of school and relationships while trying to find a date for the Valentine's Day dance
A masquerade ball, a hidden identity, and unexpected guests threaten Diana's perfect night.
Natalie's confidence shatters when her crush wants only friendship. Can she rebuild herself alone?
A teen maid uncovers secrets that could change her life and reputation forever.
A teen enters a beauty pageant to reclaim her confidence and find her place in the spotlight.
A girl seeks answers to life's mysteries amid family and friendship challenges.
Sue's summer at camp unravels with unexpected friendships, sibling chaos, and a surprising crush. Can she find the freedom she craves?
Joy's world shifts as friendships change and a mysterious crush emerges. What will she do to capture his attention?
A forbidden love challenges an age-old feud in Bear Country.
A chaotic year of boy-stalking, eyebrow mishaps, and a wildcat-sized cat.
A girl disappointed by her spring break plans discovers unexpected adventures and new feelings during a trip to visit her grandmother.
